Rosa ‘La Pactole’
Usually classified by contemporary authors as a Tea rose, but today often classified as a Noisette. ‘La Pactole’ has cream flowers with yellow centres, large, full and cupped, of moderate growth. [Paul (1848, 1863, 1888), Gard. Chron. 1842, 1846].
Horticultural & Botanical History
It was described in the Floricultural Cabinet among Miniature or Pompom roses, suggesting a small stature: ‘Bright yellow, blooming in clusters, very freely; it will be found the best yellow to group in this section. From its freeness of bloom, together with its habit of growth, this fine rose is indispensable.’ [FC p.197/1850]. But Rivers considered ‘Narcisse’ to be an improvement on ‘Pactolus’. [Rivers (1854, 1857, 1863].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.890/1850]. Obtained from Veitch’s Nursery in the same importation as ‘Narcisse’. Believed to be new to the colony. [ML A1980-3].
Notes
Published Feb 11, 2010 - 03:15 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2011 - 05:21 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Region of origin | Garden origin, France |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Rosa La Pactole
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| Confidence level | high |